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GASTRIC BALLOON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Intragastric balloon placement is a weight-loss procedure that involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon in your stomach. This helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat and making you feel full faster. Placing an intragastric balloon is a temporary procedure that does not require surgery.<\/p>\n

The intragastric balloon procedure may be an option if you have concerns about your weight, and diet and exercise haven’t worked for you.<\/p>\n

Like other weight-loss procedures, an intragastric balloon requires commitment to a healthier lifestyle. You need to make permanent healthy changes to your diet and get regular exercise to help ensure the long-term success of the procedure.<\/p>\n

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Why is this treatment needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you have obesity, your body changes in ways that make it increasingly hard to lose weight by diet and exercise alone. One of those changes is that the volume of your stomach expands over time. As your stomach stretches, it holds more food and takes longer for you to feel full, which leads to eating more. This is why all medical weight loss procedures restrict the capacity of your stomach by some means. The intragastric balloon offers an important alternative to the other available procedures. First, it\u2019s the only procedure that\u2019s designed to be impermanent. Second, it doesn\u2019t require surgery to install it. It doesn\u2019t require\u00a0general anesthesia, either. This makes it a viable option for those who either don\u2019t meet the qualifications for\u00a0bariatric surgery\u00a0or are looking for a lesser commitment.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Who is intragastric balloon therapy for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the U.S., the intragastric balloon is currently offered to people with a\u00a0BMI\u00a0of at least 30 who pass the health screening for the procedure. People with\u00a0class III obesity\u00a0who qualify for bariatric surgery may choose the balloon instead for its relatively low risks. People whose obesity makes surgery unsafe for them may use the balloon as a bridge procedure to lose enough weight to qualify for surgery.<\/p>\n

What health conditions does the intragastric balloon treat?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Obesity causes\u00a0metabolic changes\u00a0that lead to a wide range of health conditions, from\u00a0Type 2 diabetes\u00a0and\u00a0cardiovascular disease\u00a0to\u00a0kidney\u00a0and\u00a0liver diseases. If you have a BMI of 30 or more, you\u2019re at a high risk of developing these diseases. But on the flip side, weight loss of just 5% to 10% reduces this risk and can even cause remission of these conditions. You can achieve this with the intragastric balloon system.<\/p>\n

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How much weight can you lose with a gastric balloon?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Average weight loss with the gastric balloon is about 10% of your total weight or about 30% of your excess weight. That\u2019s enough to make a life-changing impact on your health in a short period. As with any weight loss system, you can lose more or less depending on how well you stick to the program. You can also regain the weight you lost if you don\u2019t stick to the program after the balloon is removed.<\/p>\n

What happens before intragastric balloon placement?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll consult with your healthcare provider to determine if you\u2019re a good fit for the intragastric balloon system. If you are, your healthcare provider will assemble a team of caregivers to support you through the program. You\u2019ll consult with a nutritionist,\u00a0gastroenterologist,\u00a0psychologist\/psychiatrist\u00a0and possibly others to design a personalized weight loss program.<\/p>\n

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Who shouldn\u2019t have the gastric balloon?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your healthcare provider may not advise it if you have:<\/p>\n